Windows 10: Readonly USB Drive

Discus and support Readonly USB Drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, A few days ago, my USB drive was corrupted for an unknown reason. I wasn't able to recover any of the data. Now, the USB is completely... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Stephen_766, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. Readonly USB Drive


    Hello,

    A few days ago, my USB drive was corrupted for an unknown reason. I wasn't able to recover any of the data. Now, the USB is completely unusable, in a RAW state, and every time I try to enter it, a message appears saying that "You need to format the disk in drive D: before you can use it." Then, I tried to format it, but when I clicked start, another message appeared saying "The disk is write protected". I have used DiskPart in CMD to remove the readonly attribute, I have used third-party software to try and disable the write protection, searching the Internet far and wide and trying all solutions have yielded no results, as I still am unable to format the USB. Is there a working solution to this, or is the USB corrupted beyond repair?

    Thanks in advance,

    :)
     
    Stephen_766, Aug 7, 2020
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  2. zbook Win User

    How to reformat USB Recovery Drive

    Part of the commands and results were missing from the image.

    Open adminstrative command prompt and type or copy and paste:
    diskpart
    list disk
    select disk #
    (replace # with the disk number for the flash drive)
    attributes disk clear readonly
    exit


    If the above steps work then you are set.
    If the above steps fail then view this link for additional troubleshooting steps:
    How to Format Read-only USB Drive Successfully?
     
    zbook, Aug 7, 2020
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  3. wags1 Win User
    How to reformat USB Recovery Drive

    Thanks again for helping. Yes, I've found and tried those instructions prior to posting. Nothing seems to work. It is ridiculous that Windows basically trashes a perfectly good USB stick when it creates a recovery disk. Their should be a way to clear it off so you can use it again but I guess not. Probably going to just give up and toss it....they are cheap enough these days.
     
    wags1, Aug 7, 2020
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  4. NavyLCDR Win User

    Readonly USB Drive

    USB stick previously used as a boot stick for Killdisk not recognized

    Try method 2 under Windows 7 8 10 here:
    Free to Remove Readonly Attribute in Windows

    Method 2: Clear readonly status with Diskpart

    In Windows 10, 8, 7 OS, you are also able to run Diskpart in Command Prompt to clear read-only attribute on any partition on your computer. You can follow the tutorial below:

    Step 1. Open Command Line and type Diskpart
    Step 2. Type list disk
    Step 3. Type select disk (disk number)
    Step 4. Type attributes disk clear readonly


    Readonly USB Drive [​IMG]


    Then try Clean
     
    NavyLCDR, Aug 7, 2020
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